Dr. John C Thigpen , OD
Optometrist • Tyler, TX
Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status
According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. John Thigpen has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. John Thigpen, OD was a registered Optometrist practicing in Tyler, TX. Throughout an active medical career spanning 18 years, Dr. Thigpen provided care at the practice location at 2440 E 5TH ST until profile deactivation on 2024-02-28.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
2440 E 5th St
Tyler, TX 757013592
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
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Practicing in Tyler, TX (5156 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
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Optometrist
Doctor of Optometry
Optometrist
Doctor of Optometry
Ophthalmology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Ophthalmology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Hearing Instrument Specialist
Ophthalmology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
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Record deactivated on February 28, 2024
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 2440 E 5TH ST, TYLER, TX 757013592 (Tel: 9035950500)
Registered at 608 S PALESTINE ST, ATHENS, TX 757513323 (Tel: 9036756440)
Recorded as JOHN THIGPEN, O.D.
Optometrist (License #1638T in TX)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
608 S Palestine St
Athens, TX 757513323
Phone: 9036756440
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